Al-Furqan Academy
Tel:
(904)645-0810
- Al-Furqan Academy (AFA) is a private, non-profit, full-time Islamic school that is registered with the Florida Department of Education.
- Located in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, we have over 210 students and offer classes from Pre-K to 10th Grade.
- AFA is currently accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council, the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Council of Islamic Schools in North America, and AdvancED.
- In addition to offering Quran, Arabic, & Islamic studies, we also teach all core subjects such as Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, we teach enrichment subjects such as Art and Physical Education.
- We also offer a variety of electives, clubs, and extracurricular activities to ensure a rich and well rounded educational experience for our students!.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Students: 215 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Islamic School League of America (ISLA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) AdvancED Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-10 |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 215 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 41% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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